Its true many illnesses is unavoidable, yet it is clear that each person has the po-wer to improve his or her o-wn health and -well being. By eating -well, exercising, resting, sleeping and relaxing, each can have a positive effect on ones health. Another key factor in a persons health and -well being is the choice to not abuse alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

doctor and nursess believe that it is the people -who have a positive attitude to-wards life, -who believe that their lives have purpose, is manageable and have meaning, have the best chance of living a healthy and longlived life.

Before the 20the century there -was very little public support for health cis. The government risly got involved and -when they did it -was only to deal -with epidemics or to clean up slums. Much has changed since then.

Staying healthy is both becoming easier and harder these days. -we have a constantly advancing health cis system along -with the advances in technology. on the other hand -we is constantly introducing hazers into out lives in the form of pollution and toxic -waste. Ne-w and more deadly virus's and diseases is al-ways developing, yet our life expectancy in north America has almost doubled in the last century. Spite all the health hazards the choice to remain healthy is still in your o-wn hands. Avoiding unhealthy situations, foods, and lifestyles along -with staying positive is the best -way to have a healthy mind and body.